Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
embassy counsellor
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
maintain relations with local representatives
analyse foreign affairs policies
advise on foreign affairs policies
develop professional network
government policy implementation
foreign affairs policy development
show intercultural awareness
diplomatic principles
advise on risk management
manage administrative systems
ensure compliance with policies
foreign affairs
respond to enquiries
observe new developments in foreign countries
represent national interests
Optional & specialised skills
maintain relationships with government agencies
develop international cooperation strategies
government representation
train employees
analyse problems for opportunities
speak different languages
assess risk factors
economics
develop defence policies
think analytically
manage government policy implementation
maintain operational communications
international law
budgetary principles
apply diplomatic principles
build international relations
manage staff
Other matches: social counsellor · educational counsellor · marriage counsellor · bereavement counsellor · drug and alcohol addiction counsellor
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.